Rain!
At last the
forecast has proved accurate, at least in one respect. We have had rain
overnight. We awoke to a soothing susurration, more
of the type that ‘droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven’ than the thunder and
lightning with which we were threatened. We were graced with around 15 mm or half an inch, so by no means a deluge.It was
supposed to continue raining during the morning, but the message was lost in the ether, and the rain reduced to a drizzle, and then a memory. We need
more, much more.
Hehehe ! our weatherman announced heavy rain, thunderstorms, and nearly the end of the world, the truth is sunshine, some clouds, no wind a dream weather ! I count on Rosie, if she cleans behind her ears then you can be sure that it will rain the next days !
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she's a better forecaster than many others.🐈🐈⬛
DeleteRainy outside my window too :)
ReplyDeleteThe rain has gone and the sun has returned!
DeleteScattered thunderstorms for Sunday, but today (Saturday) is a gorgeous day
ReplyDeleteIt's sunny again now, this afternoon.
DeleteWe've been getting tricked every afternoon with thunderclaps and black clouds and NO rain!
ReplyDeleteWe just get the heavy clouds and humidity, but no thunder. At least we've had some rain, though not enough.
DeleteI saw the forecast and imagined you all being swept away in the floods!
ReplyDeleteNext time, maybe. It's been a very long time - years - since it rained so hard that the drains were temporarily overwhelmed.
DeleteIt was the same here further south, tomorrow looking wet as well🤞🤞
ReplyDeleteOur next rain is forecast for Monday, though it does depend which forecast you consult!!
DeleteSusurration is a very fine word.
ReplyDeleteIt rolls nicely off the tongue!
DeleteWe've had some gentle rain Thursday but only the promise of some since, but rain earlier in June and then the high temperatures had meant our hedging had grown and we've had to have an extra cut.
ReplyDeleteEverything grows too fast at the wrong time.
ReplyDeleteOh we desperately need the rain; we’ve had the heavy clouds but little rain…fingers crossed for later ! Will save me doing the evening watering!
ReplyDeleteSo much promise in the clouds, so little delivery.
DeleteA bit of gentle rain would be welcome here. It would help the tomatoes and the pumpkins
ReplyDeleteHoping it comes your way soon . . .
DeleteThere are few things more delightful than lying snuggled in bed listening to the pitter patter of rain on the roof.
ReplyDeleteI agree. One feels so safe . . . and dry!
DeleteFingers crossed for a few real downpours soon
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteHi Janice - down here in Eastbourne we had some thunder and lightning over night with a few periods of rain ... it's dried up now - though more to follow in the next few days - I hope ... we really, as you say, need it. I don't fancy being deluged with the stuff!! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWe definitely don't want floods, but we deal with what is sent our way.
DeleteHopefully, now that the parched earth has been primed more rain will come.
ReplyDeletePlease send a little rain to East Texas....Sadly, other areas of Texas have had more than they could have bargained for in rain. Enjoy...
ReplyDeleteIt's hard - some areas are parched while others are flooded.
DeleteHope you don't end in a drought like we did last summer. Lost 2 large elm trees to it. We are having more than enough rain for this summer so far. Interfering with outdoor fun but it is still welcome.
ReplyDeleteThere needs to some moderation in the weather. Losing two large trees is shocking - they normally survive.
DeleteGentle rain is soothing too - I like walking in light rain and the terriers love it. It seems to enhance the smells they like to seek out and follow.
ReplyDeleteRain definitely refreshes all the ground smells. We can smell it, so it must be almost overwhelming for dogs.
Delete... and I am still hoping for some rain tonight and into tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe need a lot of steady rain.
All the best Jan
We certainly do. The start of the school holidays is usually a signal to the weather gods to send rain.
DeletePlease send some rain to the coast of Northern California. I'm really tired of pulling that hose around the garden.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have some sensible rain soon. Some have too much, others have not enough . . .
DeleteHow welcome that gentle rain must have been, even if fleeting
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely and the air smelt and felt fresher immediately.
DeleteI'll have to pay more attention to Lola, if she cleans behind her ears I will look for rain.
ReplyDeleteCome on, Lola, do your stuff. 🐈⬛🐈
DeleteI thought tea with family would be rained off yesterday, but although it was raining when we set off to meet up 45 minutes away, it was sunny summer again when we got there!
ReplyDeleteThere's no predicting how the day will develop. I'm glad your day went well.
DeleteNo rain here and the grass is showing signs
ReplyDeleteGrass here is brown!
ReplyDeleteWe got more today (Sunday) and I believe more is coming tomorrow. Hopefully!
ReplyDeleteWe finally had some rain today, and more rain has been forecasted for the week ahead. Hurray! xxx
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